Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

This position is for a February 2027 commencement for a two‑year period. To be eligible for this position, you must be PGY4+ by February 2027.

The Canberra Hospital is central training site of the rotational scheme. The Canberra Hospital is a modern 600 bed hospital and the major tertiary teaching hospital for the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding NSW region serving a population of 1.0 million. The annual surgical caseload is over 19,000.

Canberra Health Services have positions for 34 Registrars and at least 4 Senior Registrars (Provisional Fellows). The Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management at Canberra Health Services provide a comprehensive range of clinical anaesthesia services for all surgical specialties outside of solid organ transplantation and major burns. This includes cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery and paediatric surgery along with an active preadmission clinic, and an acute and chronic pain management service.

The hospital has 24 operating theatres (including a dedicated MRI neuroanaesthesia suite) and a 36-bed intensive care unit. The new clinical services building opened in August 2024 and contains state of the art operating theatres. In addition, the Department of Anaesthesia services several out-of-areas requirements for general anaesthesia or sedation.

North Canberra Public Hospital is accredited for six Registrars and is the second local hospital included in the training rotation. It is a modern healthcare complex comprising a 174-bed public district general hospital.

Both hospitals are teaching hospitals of the Australian National University (ANU) School of Medicine and Psychology and have strong research links to the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the ANU as well as to the University of Canberra.

Albury Wodonga Health and Wagga Wagga Base Hospital currently participate in the Canberra Region Rotation Registrar Training Program, with South East Regional Hospital, Bega, a potential addition from 2027. All sites provide acute and community healthcare, including subspecialty surgery. Trainees have access to ANZCA‑accredited satellite placements at National Capital Private Hospital, Calvary John James Private Hospital, and Calvary Bruce Private Hospital.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of the Health Service under the supervision and direction of the Consultant Medical Practitioner.
• Participate in the ANZCA training program and ensure progression though the training scheme as appropriate. This includes satisfactory preparation and success at examinations and acquiring both technical and non-technical professional skills required for a career in anaesthesia
• Contribute to clinical audit and research and participate in changes that improve the quality and safety of patient care;
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and medical students affiliated with the Australian National University;
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the policies of the Health Directorate. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety; and
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Strong academic and clinical background
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and plan well ahead when required to achieve academic goals
• Ability to work well within a team as both a team leader and a junior member of a team as circumstances dictate
• Be responsive to feedback and thrive in an environment where you may be expected to both give and receive feedback on a regular basis.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Be registered or eligible for registration with ANZCA
• Has completed equivalent of at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience in Anaesthesia
• Demonstrated interest in research of higher-level academic achievements
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Outline your experience in anaesthesia or clinical areas relevant to anaesthesia
2. Outline your expectations of the anaesthesia training program and how this will impact your lifestyle
3. What skills do you have that enable you to work well within a multidisciplinary team?
4. Outline how you have demonstrated commitment to ongoing education
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.